Speri Recioto della Valpolicella Classico La Roggia 2017

Domaine History

Speri presents La Roggia as its Recioto della Valpolicella Classico DOCG, a red passito from Valpolicella Classica.

Terroir

The producer identifies La Roggia in San Pietro in Cariano at an altitude of 160 metres. Exact 2017 parcel geology was not found in the verified sources.

Winemaking

The producer describes La Roggia as made from selected grapes dried by appassimento before fermentation. Exact drying, vinification and ageing parameters for the 2017 bottling were not found in a verified exact-vintage technical sheet.

Tasting Notes

The exact-2017 press review hosted by Speri describes a silky, decidedly sweet wine with freshness and concentrated fruit, spice and bitter-chocolate notes.

La Roggia 2017 is a decidedly sweet red Recioto. Exact evidence also confirms 13.5% alcohol and a 500 ml bottle.

Pairing

For La Roggia, the producer recommends desserts, especially dry pastries, as well as dried fruit, chocolate and blue cheeses.